Weekly Notices - 7 December
This Sunday is Advent 2 and we look forward the a week of ‘Peace’ as we light the second candle of Advent. For more information google Advent 2.
All Age Service Sunday 7 December. All are welcome. St Columba’s Church. 452 Main South Road
Carols in the Park - Templeton Community Carols on the lawn at 50 Kirk Rd, Templeton - St Saviour’s Church Starting at 4.30pm on Sunday 14 December 2025 .
Services across the Parish
Combined: On Sunday the 28th of December the Combined Service @St Paul’s, West Melton. Alice Jones (Ross’s better half) will be preaching. 10am
Combined: On Sunday the 4th of January Rev Glenda Hicks will preside at St Colomba @10am.
Combined: On Sunday the 11th of January Rev Christine Allport will preside at St Saviour’s 10am
Today’s Sentence and Prayer
Sentence: 'With righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth.' (Isaiah 11:4)
Prayer of the Day: Stir up your power, O God, and with your great might come to our aid, so that where our sins impede us, the help of your grace may swiftly deliver us; through Jesus Christ, who is alive with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Readings: TBA
Parish News
Time for You
Tuesday 9 December at 1.30pm, St Columba’s Hall. Christmas fun afternoon. Bring a small plate to share for afternoon tea. All welcome.
Contact Gina on 027 766 5073 for more information
Gold and Silver Camp 50 plus: Friday 13 February to Wednesday 18 February 2026. A wonderful for a refreshing holiday in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds with a chance to unwind and be encouraged as we open God's word each morning. For further details talk to Jean or Gina.
Next Prayer Meetings
Templeton will be held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday mornings of the month -
9:15am: at Jean’s place.
Hornby will be held on Wednesdays mornings -
Wednesday 10.30am, prayer gathering at Bolton's place
Anglican Parish of Hornby, Templeton and West Melton & Beyond…
Prayer for Leading Your Church into Growth
God of mission, who alone brings growth to your Church, send your Holy Spirit to give vision to our planning, wisdom to our actions, joy to our worship, and power to our witness. Help our parish churches to grow in numbers, in spiritual commitment to you, and in service to our local community. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
News from around the Diocese
See Anglican e-life: http://anglicanlife.org.nz/publications/e-life/
Helpful info
Groups
It’s easy to connect and get involved with some great social and faith-focused groups that meet regularly across the parish. You can find out about all our regular groups on our Groups page. If you have any questions, just click the contact button to connect with the group’s organiser.
Recycling
Used batteries can be placed in the boxes in each church or taken to Mitre 10
Soft plastics can be dropped off at participating store locations. This is any plastic you can fold up in your hand.
Pastoral Care
Need meals or other in-home pastoral support? Please contact the Parish Pastoral Care Co-ordinator.
In-Home Communion
If parishioners can't attend church but would still like to have communion, this can be brought to you at your home or rest home. Please get in touch with the Home Communion Co-ordinator to organise this.
Need prayer?
We’d love to pray for you. See the ‘Prayer Support’ section on the Help & Support page for more information on how we can help with your prayer needs. There are confidential and anonymous options available.
